Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group

Trigeminal neuralgia, or Tic Douloureux, is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, and jaw. Trigeminal neuralgia is considered by many to be among the most painful of conditions.

TN & Chiropractic Care?

Hey everyone. I'm new here! I've had TN for 3 years. I've tried 4 different medications, have seen various whacked out Neurologists & neurosurgeons but have had no luck. The pain actually went away for about the last year, and returned, (unwelcomed) this past August. Anyway, I was reading about alternative methods of treatment. Wondering if anyone has had any luck with chiropractic care or accupuncture???? Can't wait to hear from you.

I've been to several chiropractors since I believe my TN started from several car accidents I have. Honestly, most of them bring on more pain than not for me. One of them was really good and he worked to really help me manage my stress and pain, then he retired. But the last one I tried brought on such a painful attack I ended up in the ER. I suggest you try to find a chiro that has had experience with patients that have TN. It can make all the difference. I hope it works for you.

Hi Mrs11k,
I've had lots of acupuncture for my TN. At first it really boosted my energy and calmed my symptoms. The last few times I don't think it did anything so I stopped going for now. It's worth a try. Good luck.

From my experience all chiropractor and accupunturist are not the same. I have accupunture many years ago for neck pain(the TN may have been lurking) and the results were great. I went to another on about a year ago( still not diagnosed with TN yet) and the results were just ok. I had my best friend.s husband from WA treat me once while they were visiting had very good results. But up until June of this year I have been treated as having TMJ. All the time I had nerve compression. Went to doctor after doctor and luckliy my neurosurgeon name was mentioned by my husband.s PCP. who was explaining toPCP him my symptoms Now isn.t that a weird way of getting a correct diagnosis. My own PCP was treating me for Fibromyalgia and would not listen and was adamant he diagnois was correct. Maybe some correct , but not the main culprit.
But back to you, if you hv TN without compression I would see a accupunturist as they treat the neural system. I;m ot sure if you have a nerve compession, but you could ask .Note they some also want you as a patient and your money. You got to keep trying and find what works for you to relieve the pain. And it is a pain to go from doctor to doctor. LOL!! Very good luck in your search

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